The guy I have a crush on wears one earring. Is it gay to wear one earring?

Question

One of my friends told me that only gay people wear one earring. Do you agree? Is it possible that the guy I have a crush on can be gay just based on his style? He doesn't act so... Is it gay to wear one earring?

bolverk · Accepted Answer

Is it gay for a guy to wear one earring? In short - No.

In the past, earrings on men were associated with effeminacy under traditional gender norms. More recently, however, this perception has begun to change across the globe.

Earrings for men have become a key symbol of the hip-hop subculture. While the hip-hop movement originated in the US, its influence has since spread beyond its borders. Cultural variations of hip-hop from Nigeria to Korea have inspired local men to adopt earrings too. As hip-hop culture is strongly associated with ideas of masculinity, earrings on men too gained masculine connotations in this context.

In contrast, earrings on men are associated with the archetype of “herbivore men” in Japan – a term which, while not necessarily derogative, describes men who engage in traditionally feminine practices.

Regardless of the reasons for wearing them, one thing’s for sure – earrings for men have become a mainstream trend. Today, international superstars like David Beckham, Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman proudly adorn their ears with shining studs.

As with most forms of change, there is push back against the growing trend of normalising male ear accessorising. Recently, iQiyi – a popular streaming platform in China – censored the earlobes of male artists who appeared on their shows while wearing earrings.

Similarly, in other parts of the world, those who stand by traditional norms of dressing according to gender continue to protest the wearing of earrings and other jewellery by men, citing reasons which range from religion to conservatism.

But the origins of earrings for men may date back far longer than popular consciousness remembers.

Archaeological evidence suggests that men from the Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC) and England during the Renaissance period (1500s-1600s AD) accessorised with earrings. Up to the late 19th century, the Ainu men of Japan wore earrings too.

The gender-bound conventions of accessorising which we call traditional today were therefore not always the norm in the distant past.

Indeed, history tells us that men may have adorned their lobes with earrings for as long as women have.

Leapfrog00 · Accepted Answer

There are some guys who wear two earrings. What people wear has nothing to do with their sexuality. Some straight guys even cross-dress. Tights were invented for men back in the early days.

People just assume it's gay to wear certain things because women wear more fashionable stuff. Usually, homophobic people are the ones making comments about what another guy is wearing.

Some girls wear guy's shirts to bed and that doesn't make them lesbians. Unfortunately, our society is bases on fascists and people stereotype.

Rosexøxø · Accepted Answer

I think it' if they wear two... or a feather lol. If they wear two gages.. then that's a sign they're not gay.

most blacks wear (like not all, but common with them especially so in ny than what I've seen in other states) one diamond. Some can be straight with two diamonds, but usually, two is gay. Pair it up with how they act, and realize many probs would wear it as they'd want and not by standards ig.

Tiptoetamm · Accepted Answer

It's not gay. It's not following the crowds. Personally I do my own thing. Wear what I want, do what I want. Most people find me a little weird and unorthodox but I'm good with that and that's what makes me different. So I say good for him he knows what he wants and isn't afraid to do it. Hell yeah

Effably · Answer

The obvious answer is no. But!

Back in the early 90s or so there were a few years where having one earring on a specia ear was a signal towards other guys that you were gay. Obviously today there is no real nees of that.

It could however be a throwback to that fad. Possibly because he is gay or possibly because he is showing support. Then again it is just as likely he doesn't know it.

For the curious: For about 10 years the "Gay ear" was the right one. A single piercing, right ear, was a proclamation you're gay. I doubt its common knowledge anymore. But maybe it has faded into obscurity enough to be cool?

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

It's ultra-gay. Only women and in-the-closet gay men think it is not gay. Don't believe them! It is ultra-gay.  My inner lesbian even thinks it's gay.

JustinTheGreat · Answer

Not necessarily. In this day and age, a lot of straight men have earrings. Whether it’s one earring or two.
It used to be a thing where piercing a specific ear (i don’t know which one) meant you were gay but I doubt that even applies anymore.

Kabluie · Answer

Has no bearing on preferences or status. I had many guy friends with ears pierced and wore all sorts of earrings from crosses to studs.

I think it's hip. Jalen Hurts is one of the best QBs in the NFL and he wears one earring all the time.

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

Lang time ago, it was fashionable for straight men to wear one earring and gays to wear two. Nu, that is done and over, so many people wear both or just one or none at all. My stepfather wears just one earring on his left ear and he’s attracted to nobody but my mum.

Christoff92 · Answer

No. That's just Stereotyping to actually torment the gay community when they're as typical standard men like every other man in society. That's not how Homosexuality started.

Just b*little the men's lifestyle Stereotyping them as being gay. Which again makes the gay community very furious.

CB-Raido-Time · Answer

1 Corinthians 6:9

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

The Source: https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/words/Effeminate

strateguy632 · Answer

probly not gay just cool free from society. i thought gay wear 2? if so 1 not gay but 2 maybe only crossdressers? the way to find out is ask him if "you=he want to ask me out" see his reply.

Anemone978 · Answer

It used to be considered gay if they had both pierced and then it was gay if they have it on one side (I can't remember if it was right or left lol) but who really gives a fuck I think guys look good with diamond earrings.

Summeroflove · Answer

Well. I wouldn’t be quick to assume someone’s gay. If you like him ask him out. Rejection is scary. But at least you can move on and not waste time on someone whose not into you. Or worse… realize you had a chance and lost it

summiter · Answer

Not at all. I know many guys who wear one earing on either ear and they definitely are not gay. Some gay guys may do so but just ask him! After all it is better to know up front. Are you or have you had sex with him... how did that go?

pervertedjester · Answer

In my mind, it's unattractive no matter who wears them. Also lazy. I mean if you only have one ear I could understand but, why would you want to date someone that only half ass commits to "improving" themselves using a fish lure.

Bethany22 · Answer

It would be gay for a guy to wear two earrings. One earring is considered masculine.

WonderBell99 · Answer

Lol, no. How did you even come to that conclusion? Not every man who wears one earring is gay. It’s fashion.

pascal_climbs · Answer

No, it is not. And if you have a crush on him, then approach him and show your feelings in a subtle way.

Poliker · Answer

It was gay in 2004, but not anymore. I think that it is just the fashion. I would not think a guy with an earing is just straight though

Daniela1982 · Answer

Guys also wear girl's panties. Is that gay? Maybe they are just pirates. Arrrrrrr! Fetch me a flagon of rum or I'll keel haul you!!

4ngelic · Answer

it's not gay to wear earrings, so many dudes wear earrings nowadays. it's not even metro anymore either

SlothySlob · Answer

I think it used to be. Maybe he just likes that style. Maybe he believes in what punk is and is rolling with it.

DermalPunch · Answer

It's dated since it's just a 90s rehash. It was kinda tough back then but now with all this gender binding it's gayish.

leahzrc · Answer

lol I am watching hell's kitchen season 10 and I noticed the lesbian on the show only wears one earring every episode

DJB72 · Answer

It used to be left ear was straight, right ear was gay, both ears was Boy George. These days you probably need to find out if he has a PA...

Vikkrram · Answer

Why to ask people on this , Everyone is different so as their choices.

exitseven · Answer

Back in the day if a guy was wearing an earring it meant he was gay. Now I think it means he has an extra hole in his head.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Was it on his Left ear or Right & what day of the week was it when you noticed it?

WanderingLoveWizard · Answer

Only in the left ear. That's the gay ear. Ir is it the right one? I can't remember

Nikki1989 · Answer

I can tolerate it, but I am not a fan of men wearing jewellery of any kind.

Anonymous · Answer

i gotta say... that is a little bit gay yeah... you need to do more research on him to see if he's even straight or even in a relationship first before making any sort of move.

bowenw · Answer

I know a few straight guys that wear earrings. I wouldn't rule out having a relationship with someone you like because of it.

abc3643 · Answer

I've worn one earring for almost 40 years. I definitely do not pack fudge.

inhua · Answer

not necessarily gay but less manly in my opinion

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Earing means nothing, its just he likes to wear one earing.

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

More or less it's a stereotype. Just like not all guys are gay that has dressed like a woman for a costume party, tv show, movie, play, for losing a bet, sexual play.

PointTaken · Answer

For the longest time, left ear peirced was masculine. Having both pierced meant the guy is gay. Now it doesn't matter. I have my left ear pierced and won't get my right one done.

Blueeyes81 · Answer

That myth has changed over the years. When I was in high school it was if they only had their right ear pierced. It was as stupid an assumption then as it is now.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

What year are you from? Did 1985 enter the building? How are you at 40 able to ask such a ridiculous question? Seriously. Lol.

Rangers · Answer

It's very gay and feminine to wear earrings, as if the guy in the picture didn't look like enough of a soyboy already

EpicSnail · Answer

Believe one earring in the right ear signals "I'm gay", but dunno if young people are aware of that these days.

TrillXHippy · Answer

“If a guy blinks then he’s gay” “If a guy wears clothes then he’s gay” “If a guy breathes then he’s gay” these questions are making my blood boil. SHUT UP

Spade_01 · Answer

It really repulsive when men copy women. Jewelry on men looks grotesque.

fonduegirl · Answer

That's just a stereotype. If you like him, ask him out.

Jazzy54 · Answer

WTF? No, that’s not true. I’ve known many (straight) men with one ear pierced.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

It's gay when he's sexually attracted to men. That's the definition.

chicken_nugget24 · Answer

No it means they are comfortable experimenting in their own bodies

Wild_princess · Answer

Harry style is not gay and he is wearing one earring so...

Anonymous · Answer

You mean Harry Styles. I very much doubt he is gay considering all the women he has been with. However he does support the lbg community

Juxtapose · Answer

I vaguely remember hearing in school that wearing a singular earring represents you are homosexual.

SirJohn42 · Answer

Well when I was a child in one ear meant they were gay. the right or left depending on which one tgey pierced.

Sparkie460 · Answer

No it's not gay to wear one earring. If he starts wearing hoops or something like that in both ears, then he might be gay

linka_pat307 · Answer

Can't be sure because some do it for fashion... Why not talk with him casually

digitalguy01 · Answer

No wearing one ear ring is not a gay thing. It's a masculine thing in many parts of Asia as per my knowledge. Old warriors used to wear ear rings too.

Anonymous · Answer

No. Many straight guys wear an earring in their left ear.

Anonymous · Answer

age 40 and you still don't do your own thinking...

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I have heard that as well. I'm not sure if it's true or not; I don't know.

Noodle_fan · Answer

i dont think so , doesn't matter if it is two or one

OfDeath · Answer

No. They used to say it depends which ear it is in but I don't think there is any truth to that.

Venymal · Answer

Yes, it’s very gay for a man to wear one earring and twice as gay for him to wear two.

Anonymous · Answer

The only thing that makes you gay is liking guys and being attracted to guys

LimitedBenefits101 · Answer

Gay as hell, imagine a grown str8 man wearing earrings🤮🤮

007kingifrit · Answer

yes it has been true for decades a on earing is a sign of gay

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